PATROL OFFICER

Job Summary:

Perform a variety of crime prevention, surveillance, and law enforcement duties to protect students, staff, faculty and College property and maintain public order and safety on the Ithaca College campus. Enforce Ithaca College and department regulations and policies, New York State Penal Laws, vehicle, traffic and other laws. Promote positive community relations by supporting and participating in community-oriented policing programs and activities and maintain good relations by providing quality service. Serve as officer in charge in the absence of a corporal, sergeant on duty, or as assigned. Serve as field training officer and regularly conduct certification, training and informational programs and/or workshops. Establish and maintain constructive relationships with community members both on and off campus as well as a variety of off-campus law enforcement and service-oriented agencies. The incumbent is considered to be essential personnel and will be subject to reporting to work or remaining at work on occasion and without advance notice dependent upon the nature and urgency of the situation and as conditions or circumstances warrant.

Supervision:

This position reports to a Sergeant and in his/her absence will report to the Lieutenant. This position may also receive direction, guidance and day-to-day supervision from the Director/Deputy Chief or the Executive Director/Chief. This position may serve as officer in charge in the absence of a corporal or sergeant on duty and will supervise the activities of professional and student staff on duty.

Job Responsibilities:

• Patrol designated areas of the campus to preserve law and order, prevent and deter crime, discover the commission of crimes, identify and process violators, enforce traffic regulations, patrol parking lots, residential and academic facilities, and all College property and buildings to ensure their security.  Take necessary action to protect life and property.
• Respond to and investigate non-criminal calls including student welfare checks, service-related requests, and medical assistance or emergency first aid needs.
• Respond to and investigate criminal calls and any other violations, misdemeanors and felonies; take appropriate action to protect life and property. Take individuals into custody, fingerprint, process and transport.  Accurately document incidents through detailed reports that capture all relevant circumstances, actions, conditions, and relevant information.  
• Conduct investigations of campus incidents involving violations of law, college policy, and accidents and injuries. Prepare investigative reports and prepare and present testimony in court or at campus disciplinary hearings. Collect and maintain evidence and property as required and effect warrants as directed.
• Respond to and conduct investigation of fire and intrusion alarms; check and reset alarm system and related emergency equipment. Take appropriate action to protect life and property.
• Serve as officer in charge in the absence of a corporal or sergeant, and as assigned. Interpret regulations and directives; supervise and participate in the activities of patrol officers and other assigned shift personnel; review information from prior shift and coordinate work assignments for the shift. Monitor work performance to ensure compliance with established departmental regulations; review accuracy and completeness of shift reports, and advise departmental management of conditions affecting campus safety and security.
• Determine appropriate notification of College administration, department supervisors and off campus agencies of incidents and cases; follow established protocol and requirements in making notifications.
• Regulate pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular traffic; investigate traffic accidents and complete accident reports; enforce vehicle, traffic, and parking violations.
• Provide emergency first aid response to members of the College community and visitors in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Participate in and provide support for special events. Provide traffic and crowd control at sporting events, commencement, freshman orientation, registration, concerts, parties, exhibits and other special events.
• Establish and maintain construction relationships with community members, off campus law enforcement agencies, fire, emergency and service organizations. Serve as a resource by sharing relevant information about the College with students, staff and the broader community as appropriate.  
• Serve as field training officer to include training on policies and procedures, supervising the activities of designated trainees, and documentation of trainee progress.
• Provide regular crime prevention education through workshops and outreach, while actively developi